Measures To Protect Migratory Birds In Canada
Provincial Dominion Wildlife Conference in Ottawa endorses tighter rules under the Migratory Birds Convention Act. Proposals include banning air rifles and multi shell shotguns, stronger baiting limits, a stamp tax for fund-raising, uniform bag limits, advance notices of seasonal rules, and public education with color pictures to distinguish hawks. Eiderdown industry aid urged by limiting open seasons to two consecutive months in Quebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
T. A. Crerar
Mines and Resources
Dominion
United States
Federal Department of Mines and Resources
Quebec
Canada
Maritime Provinces
Comedian George Foster’s Chance with Harry Lauder
George Foster recalled booking Sir Harry Lauder without seeing him. Lauder waited in the outer office, impressed Foster, and after a risky bid of £7 weekly, Lauder’s act became a colossal hit, leading to 300 weeks of bookings in one week. Foster led what he believed was the world’s oldest theatrical agency in London.
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George Foster
London
Sir Harry Lauders
Harry Lauder
Gattis
Hem
Lauder
Dowry for Brides Funds in West Baton Rouge Parish
Julien Poydras of Port Allen once refused by a Creole girl due to lack of a dowry left 20,000 to aid young couples. This year twenty brides will share 1800 dollars in interest over the next weeks, about 90 dollars each, with eligibility open to any girl in West Baton Rouge Parish within five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julien Poydras
Port Allen
Poydras
West Baton Rouge Parish
Lessons from car blowouts warn against braking and tire choices
Reginald Cleveland reports from the New York Times that engineers and test drivers advise motorists not to brake during a blowout until speed is reduced and steering is regained. They note front tire failures are safer than rear, and a blowout at zero mph is safer than at high speed due to centrifugal effects.
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Reginald Cleveland
New York Times
Hotel man wins title to 20 acres in Texas tax sale
Gasper M. De george, a hotel man, bought 20 acres near Friedswood Texas for 139.71 at a tax sale sixteen years ago. A court rules his title valid as the land sits in an oil field and is valued at about 100000.
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Gasper M. Degeorge
Friedswood
Tex
Saskatoon
Sask
Canadian National Railways
Canada
Quebec
Ottawa
Port Arthur
Winnipeg
Brandon
Banff
Vancouver
Railways
Lady Diana Taylour Opens Gas Station in Ontario
Lady Diana Taylour OBE opens a gasoline station on the Dundas highway at Post Corners near Oakville Ontario. She aims to add a tourist home and tea room in spring and says she is a working woman planning a service station operation. The site recalls a historic hotel and Mackenzie era shelter nearby.
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Lady Diana Taylour
O.B.E
Dundas Highway
Post Corners
Oakville
Ont
Canada
Diana
Toronto
Ontario
William Lyon Mackenzie
Norwegian pastor speeds on skis with motorized gear
Rev. Martin Andal, a ski enthusiast and Lutheran pastor born in Norway, demonstrates a motorized ski outfit in Rose Valley Sask. The 25 hp propeller ski rig weighs 250 pounds and reaches 40 mph, delivering over 20 mpg. He warns it is not for novices. Rose Valley lies 125 miles northeast of Regina.
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Lutheran Church
Rose Valley, Sask
Martin Andal
Norway
Canada
Rose Valley
Regina
Hotel Astor staff told to take vacations before fair
In anticipation of New York World’s Fair crowds general manager Robert K. Christenberry orders all Hotel Astor staff to take vacations between February 15 and April 30. All summer leaves are cancelled.
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Robert K. Christenberry
Hotel Astor
Papyrus called biblios by Greeks
The fragment notes that the word paper derives from papyrus and traces its Greek name biblios. It mentions the term in a brief historical context without extensive detail.
Rolls-Royce Umbrella and Curious World Notes
A Rolls-Royce of an umbrella owned by Neville Chamberlain is described as quietly luxurious yet practical, weighing about a pound and a half. The piece notes its London purchase, lack of tassels, and two under study copies, with a Rome trip hinting at a meeting with Il Duce. The column also adds quirky trivia on earthquakes, calendar zero, steel workers, and snowiest continents.
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Neville Chamberlain
Stanley Baldwin
Munich
Westminster
Rome
London
Il Duce
Imredy unchanged by age opposition accuses him
The New York Times argues Bela Imredy remains the same man despite resigning as Hungary's premier after critics revealed his Jewish ancestry. It says anti Semitic acts show lack of sanity and democracy, while the swift bird and artistic temperament note literary reflections.
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Bela Imredy
Hungary
Europe
Imredy
New York Times
Exclusive Alice Brooks Doilies Pattern 6301
Pattern 6301 offers crocheted doilies in string or cotton for entertaining spaces. Includes instructions, stitch illustrations, needed materials, and a photo. send 20 cents to the Winnipeg Newspaper Union for access. No Alice Brooks pattern book exists.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Alice Brooks
Cheese Making Across Ages and Nations Noted
The article traces cheese origins from ancient mists to modern Canada, citing early dairy in Ur of the Chaldees and 1864 Ontario cheese factories. It highlights Canadian varieties Fromage Raffina and Oka, British cheese influence, and global recognition of Canadian factory cheddar, noting historical milestones and cultural links.
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P. W. McLagan
Montreal
Canada
Canadian Produce Association
Jesse
David
Goliath
Abraham
France
North America
British Isles
Oxford County
Ontario
United Kingdom
The Editor’s Life and Duty in the Press
The Saint John Telegraph Journal reflects on editors as optimists who see much good in humanity. It notes editors must stay informed, print with good taste, and endure occasional protests, yet remain determined to edit until the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nwspaper
Saint John Telegraph-Journal
Foreman Warns Mrs Wilson After Steam Roller Incident
The works foreman tells Mrs Wilson her husband, one of the workers, has been badly spoiled after a steam roller accident. He invites her to the job to see the damage firsthand. A separate note mentions a paper on a funnel and a world diet contrast. Thieves stole 149 sewing machines worth $17,000 from two Brooklyn trade high schools.
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Brooklyn
Burglars Downstairs Prompt Humored Husband
Mrs. Smith recalls possessions as hers and notes there is nothing of value in the house. Henry dismisses the claim and claims no belongings would be taken in a nighttime intrusion. The odd exchange reveals domestic dynamics and humor amid a perceived threat.
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Dionysius Exeguus
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Brooks
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